§ 33. Mr. T. Brooksasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that Dr. R. G. Moss, of a field survey company, R.E., C.M.F., has been abroad nearly four years in Libya, Syria, and now in Italy, and has had no leave of any description for 16 months; and will he endeavour to remedy this matter.
§ Sir J. GriggUnder the present arrangements this man is not yet eligible for reversion to the Home Establishment. As to his local leave I have referred the matter to the Commander-in-Chief concerned.
§ Mr. BrooksIs the Secretary of State aware that this man has been abroad four years? Surely, it is not usual to wait for 16 months without any leave at all. Cannot the right hon. Gentleman understand the feelings of the family in this matter?
§ Sir J. GriggAs I say, I cannot, without referring the matter to the Commander-in-Chief, say what the actual facts are, and I have referred the matter to the Commander-in-Chief.
§ Mr. BrooksHow long will it be before we receive some information, as the family are very concerned about it?
§ Sir J. GriggI cannot say.